During his visit to Spain, Armenia’s High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan took part in the ceremony of raising the flag of the Republic of Armenia on the territory of the Municipality of Santa Coloma de Gramenet in memory of the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide and in support of the Armenian people. The event was organized on the initiative of the Armenian Union "Ararat" of Catalonia and with the assistance of the Municipality of Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
Dozens of representatives of the local Armenian community attended the ceremony. Addressing the city authorities of Santa Coloma, the High Commissioner expressed gratitude for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and close cooperation with the local Armenian community. The High Commissioner also noted the importance of the activity and initiative of the Armenian community of Santa Coloma.
It should be noted that so far 40 cities in Spain have recognized the Armenian Genocide.
